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Vikings list Jefferson as questionable to play Saints after productive week with hamstring

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:00 GMT

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings listed wide receiver Justin Jefferson as questionable to play Sunday against New Orleans after a productive first week back at practice following the hamstring strain that has kept him out of the last four games.Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said earlier that playing Jefferson this week would “probably be a little aggressive.” But he declined to close the door Friday on putting the 2022 NFL Offensive Player of the Year on the field against the Saints.“At this point, we’re just trying to be smart and almost hold him back from trying to do too much too soon because of how good he feels,” O’Connell said. “It’s going to be a true day-to-day process for him.”The Vikings by rule don’t have to bring Jefferson back until after their Week 13 bye. But after opening his window to return, they can now put him on the active roster at any time.The Vikings will have left tackle Christian Darrisaw (groin) back Sunday afte...

What is a Colorado Bulldog?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:00 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- You've heard of a White Russian cocktail, but have you heard of the Colorado Bulldog?It's commonly called Colorado's signature cocktail. It's like a White Russian, but with a bubbly twist. What’s on Denver-area K-9’s Christmas wish lists? A White Russian consists of vodka, coffee liqueur and cream, on the rocks. A Colorado Bulldog has the same ingredients plus cola.It has been said that the name Colorado Bulldog derived from Peanuts, the English bulldog that was the original Colorado State University mascot before it was changed to the Aggie Rams, according to Spoon University.How to make a Colorado BulldogThe recipe includes four equal parts of vodka, a coffee liqueur like Kahlúa, heavy cream and cola. Shake the alcohol and cream together with ice, then strain that mixture into a glass with fresh ice, leaving some room at the top.Top it off with your choice of a cola, like Coca-Cola or Pepsi. You can leave it layered or mix the cola in, but if you do, be sure to ...

Crews work to fix gas leak at construction site in Hialeah

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:00 GMT

A gas leak at a construction site in Hialeah caused evacuations and street closures.Workers were seen at the site, located near the intersection of Northwest 37th Avenue and 74th Street, after the leak was reported, Friday morning.Tri-Rail on social media also confirmed the gas leak and said to expect train delays in the morning. Despite a few delays, the trains were back on track and running on schedule.

MDPD officer among dozens of first responders honored for their heroic acts at ceremony in SW Miami-Dade

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:00 GMT

A special ceremony was held in Southwest Miami-Dade to honor dozens of local heroes for their acts of bravery while they faced danger. Police officers and firefighters were honored Thursday night for going above and beyond the call of duty and for saving lives in the process.Miami-Dade Police Officer Natalie Loaces helped pull a man out of a burning car after his car hit a tree.“We just did everything we could to get him out as quickly as possible, which we did, and fire rescue came and took him off to the hospital,” she said.Loaces got to meet the man she saved, Guillermo Jimenez Aguilera, who was driving the car involved in the fiery crash.Jimenez Aguilera said he was having trouble sleeping and dozed off at the wheel that morning, adding he is lucky Loaces was there to help save him.“It’s never enough to say how grateful I am to the person who did this to me that day, but they are always doing good things,” he said.“So in this case, when I see ...

South Florida care initiative on mission to provide clean clothing to homeless and low-income families

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:00 GMT

Most of us probably think doing our laundry is a chore, but for others, it’s a luxury. Some families can no longer afford the price of keeping their clothes clean, so a South Florida group is helping to wash those troubles away. Karen Hensel has today’s 7 Spotlight.Imagine going weeks without clean clothes or a clean blanket. It’s a reality for many South Florida families.Rich Markiewicz, coordinator, Laundry Love South Florida: “They don’t make enough money, especially with the cost of rents and food and everything else.”Rich Markiewicz is the coordinator of Laundry Love South Florida. It’s an organization that provides free laundry services for low-income and homeless families.The idea came to him four years ago after a meeting with a church leader.Rich Markiewicz: “She told us about the things that they did to help the homeless and poor in their neighborhood. I asked her, ‘If there was one thing you could do that you don’...

NB Turnpike extension reopens in Miramar after tractor-trailer rollover crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:00 GMT

All northbound lanes on the Florida Turnpike extension in Miramar have reopened hours after a tractor-trailer rolled over, spilling fuel and construction materials over part of the highway. Miramar Fire Rescue and Florida Highway Patrol Troopers arrived at the scene, Friday afternoon. 7Skyforce hovered over the scene where the trailer lay on its side on the on-ramp of the Turnpike extension. No injuries were reported. Drivers were allowed to go around the 18-wheeler by going through the shoulder. As of 5 p.m., the truck was still blocking the ramp that goes from the Homestead extension coming eastbound to the Turnpike northbound.Crews were able to put the trailer back on its wheels as they attempt to tow it away. Road rangers diverted traffic near the intersection University Drive and 27th Avenue until crews removed the trailer and completed cleanup efforts.Northbound lanes were back open to traffic just before 6 p.m.

New Hampshire man arrested for allegedly storming the Capitol on Jan. 6

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:00 GMT

Another alleged Jan. 6 Capitol rioter has been arrested in New England, according to the FBI.New Hampshire man Shawn D. Mahoney was arrested on Thursday for allegedly storming the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, as Congress counted the Electoral College votes to officially clinch the presidency for Joe Biden.Mahoney, of Bristol, N.H., was wearing a shirt that read “TRUMP PENCE” while he allegedly joined then-President Donald Trump supporters in the Capitol riot on Jan. 6.“Today, the #FBI arrested Shawn D. Mahoney, of Bristol, NH, for his alleged actions during the 1/6/21 U.S. Capitol breach, bringing the total number of people we’ve arrested from our area of responsibility, which includes ME, MA, NH, & RI, to 31,” FBI Boston posted.The feds identified Mahoney from photos inside the Capitol on Jan. 6.FBI special agents interviewed a manager with Mahoney’s former employer. The manager confirmed that Mahoney was the photographed person who was insi...

Baby’s body found in Rochester recycling facility, Plymouth DA says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:00 GMT

A dead infant was found in a Rochester recycling facility, according to the Plymouth District Attorney’s office.Rochester Police received a call at about 10:40 a.m. Thursday from the Zero Waste Solutions recycling center in Rochester in which the caller reported the remains of an infant were found in some trash sent to the facility for disposal.Massachusetts State Police troopers assigned to the Plymouth DA office have taken over the investigation, according to the office. The state Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death.Anyone with any information is asked to contact Trooper David Wohler by calling 508-894-2648.

Boston Mayor Wu downplays reported Mass and Cass spillover spike at nearby hospital

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:00 GMT

Mayor Michelle Wu downplayed statements from Boston Medical Center’s top executive, saying that there hasn’t been a spike in the number of people loitering outside and sheltering in the emergency department since tents were removed at Mass and Cass.Wu did say, however, that the city has been targeting “hotspots,” particularly at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square and the Massachusetts Avenue MBTA station, since the city’s encampment ordinance went into effect on Nov. 1.Her administration spoke regularly with Boston Medical Center representatives in the weeks leading up to enforcement, Wu said, and checked in again on Thursday — after a hospital leader stated that security had to be increased to deal with the Mass and Cass spillover on BMC’s Massachusetts Avenue campus.“What I’m hearing is that it’s not any different than the situation has been in the past,” Wu told reporters Thursday. “There’s not been a spike or a change in that situation.”A BMC spokesperson did not respond...

Healey’s veterans bill gets standing ovation from former service members, advocates

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:00 GMT

The governor received a standing ovation from a roomful of current and former military service members after briefly explaining the new veterans legislation she’s filed.Gov. Maura Healey did not take the observed federal holiday off on Friday, but was instead in Boston to participate in the first Veterans Day event of her nearly one-year-old administration. She joined a ceremony packed with just enough military pomp and circumstance to fit the venue and occasion.“It is indeed a privilege to be here this morning with all of you in historic Faneuil Hall to pay tribute to our Massachusetts veterans and to celebrate Veterans Day,” Healey said after being escorted to the stage by members of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company.Healey went on to thank the 243,000 U.S. military veterans who call the Bay State home and explain the efforts her administration has made to improve their lives since taking office in January.The first and most obvious example of her commitment to tackling ...